Friday Olokor, AbujaThe Federal Government on Monday has begun the evacuation of about 241 Nigerians who had been trapped in China. The President of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (East China), Elijah Odii, stated these in a short message to THE PUNCH in Abuja. He also sent a statement from the Nigerian Embassy in Beijing, China entitled ‘Re: Evacuation of Nigerians from the People’s Republic of China’. He said, “Our embassy here in China is executing evacuation of stranded Nigerians today, August 24. But I’m informed that not all 241 may leave as they are yet to complete checking in.

Source: Punch August 24, 2020 12:00 UTC